Paul Meehan

From Sinatra to Sheeran Paul Meehan

From Sinatra to Sheeran, the Beatles to Bieber, just who are the greatest stars in the six decades of the UK music charts? In this book we take a look at 60 of the top names in popular music history and examine their chart performance and achievements. There are thousands of facts, stats and notes about the artists and their legacy. The book spans the complete history of the UK charts from 1952 to 2018, and covers artists from multiple genres including pop, rock, dance, hip-hop, blues, rap and good old fashioned rock'n'roll! As a bonus we have included 25 lists covering chart records, the rise of streaming and downloads, the incredible successes of Ed Sheeran, musical families, and facts about the 60 years of UK chart music history. The book is intended not only to inform and educate, but to inspire discussion and get everyone thinking about their own favourite artists. Whether you agree with our selections or not, there's sure to be facts, info and stats for all fans of popular music to enjoy.